JUST IN: NASCAR Lifts Suspension of Driver Kurt Busch

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BUSCH WILL NOT FACE CHARGES IN ASSAULT OF EX-GIRLFRIEND

The Delaware Department of Justice says the NASCAR driver will not face charges after his Ex accused him of assault. The Delaware DOJ issued the following statement Thursday:

“The Delaware Department of Justice has carefully reviewed the complaint made of an alleged act of domestic violence involving Kurt Busch in Dover on Sept. 26, 2014, which was reported to the Dover Police Department on Nov. 5, 2014 and investigated. After a thorough consideration of all of the available information about the case, it is determined that the admissible evidence and available witnesses would likely be insufficient to meet the burden of establishing beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Busch committed a crime during the Sept. 26 incident. Likelihood of meeting that high burden of proof is the standard for prosecutors in bringing a case. For this reason, the Department of Justice will not pursue criminal charges in this case.”

His accuser, Patricia Driscoll issued a statement of her own:

“While I respect the process, I am disappointed that full justice was not served here. My family and I take a measure of solace in the Order of Protection From Abuse granted by commissioner Jones, who ruled my account of the facts was the most credible,” Driscoll’s statement read.

“At great risk to my personal and professional reputation, I have spoken candidly, at length, and on the record, to a variety of outlets in an effort to correct the distortions and sensationalism that have unfortunately marked the coverage of this painful time in my family’s life. I would urge anyone covering this case to stick to the well-established facts. Giving further air to baseless and discredited accusations about me does a disservice to the public and reduces a serious matter for law enforcement into tabloid gossip.

“In all future developments in this case, I will continue to stand up for my integrity and for justice. But for now, I am focused on my family, my friends, and my important and gratifying work with the Armed Forces Foundation.”

Busch then issued a statement:

“I am grateful that the prosecutors in Delaware listened, carefully considered the evidence, and after a thorough investigation decided to not file criminal charges against me,” Busch said. “I wish to thank my family, friends, fans, and race team who stood by me throughout this nightmare with their unwavering support.  Thanks also goes to my legal team for making sure that the truth got out and was fully provided to the prosecutors. As I have said from the beginning, I did not commit domestic abuse. I look forward to being back in racing as soon as possible and moving on with my life.”

Last month, Kent County (Delaware) Court Commissioner David Jones ruled in favor of Driscoll’s request for a no-contact order, which stipulates that for the next year Busch must stay 100 yards away from Driscoll except for “at NASCAR races and related events where closer proximity is required” for Busch to “perform his duties as a driver or sponsored athlete.” Also Busch can’t buy or possess firearms or ammunition for the next year and must be evaluated for “mental health problems related to anger control and impulse control.”

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